Eight guest beers from WCB, Teenage, and Totopia arrive at Mercato Mabuchi
At Mercato Mabuchi on Daiichi-dori in Hamamatsu, a total of eight guest beers from West Coast Brewing, Teenage Brewing, and Totopia Brewery are available. A wide weekend lineup can be confirmed, ranging from IPA and hazy styles to cider and imperial stout.
Hop BroToday, the guest-beer festival at Mercato Mabuchi on Daiichi-dori in Hamamatsu is heating up. West Coast Brewing, Teenage Brewing, and Totopia Brewery have eight beers lined up, making it a perfect set for weekend tasting side by side.
MugiWait, eight styles all at once!? If I saw that, indecisive me would freeze right in front of the menu.
Hop BroAnd the lineup is seriously strong. From IPA to cider, there's a wide range, and WCB's Starwatcher, Full Hop Alchemist v29, Time Slip, and Apples Apples immediately stand out.
MugiStarwatcher already sounds intense! But what does flagship IPA mean? Is it a beer that runs around waving a flag?
Hop BroNo flag-waving, just the brand's signature beer. Starwatcher uses Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe, and it's a classic IPA with orange notes layered with grape, melon, and pine-like aromas. Full Hop Alchemist is a hop-loaded hazy beer, and Time Slip is a fresh, Vera-led release.
MugiWhat is that, a fruit shop or something? And Apples Apples is a hard cider made with Fuji, Tsugaru, and Granny Smith, right? That's dangerous for an apple lover.
Hop BroExactly. The nice thing is that the apple sweetness and tartness come through clearly. On top of that, Teenage's SHOHEI Zen IPA has an interesting persimmon fruit character, and Disk Echo is an 11% ABV imperial stout with cacao, bitter chocolate, and even coffee-like nuances.
MugiWait, 11% ABV!? Drink that and I'd probably turn into a late-night philosopher... and Totopia's Boxphobia and Duskphobia sound a little scary just from the names!
Hop BroBoxphobia is a West Coast DIPA made with 2025-harvest hops, with citrus, pine, dank character, and a solid bitterness at its core. Duskphobia uses NZH106 and leans lower in alcohol; orange and apricot notes are layered with a resinous aroma, so it's light but not to be underestimated.
MugiWow, it's like a treasure chest of tastings. If we start with IPA, move to hazy next, and finish with stout, we'll probably be insanely happy.
At Mercato Mabuchi on Daiichi-dori in Naka Ward, Hamamatsu City, a craft beer guest lineup has been introduced. In this post, the beers are grouped by style for the weekend, with a total of eight labels from West Coast Brewing, Teenage Brewing, and Totopia Brewery on display.
West Coast Brewing
- Starwatcher: The flagship IPA made with Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe. Orange-like citrus character is layered with grape, melon, and piney, woody aromas.
- Full Hop Alchemist v29 Throwback Series: A hazy beer with a significantly increased hop load. Mango, papaya, and pineapple are paired with juicy white peach and grape notes.
- Time Slip: Vera, a new hop variety, takes center stage, blended with Idaho 7 and Motueka. Grapefruit, orange, and melon fruitiness is joined by a fresh, grassy impression.
- Apples Apples: A hard cider blended from Fuji, Tsugaru, and Granny Smith apples. The sweetness of red apples and the tartness of green apples come through clearly.
Teenage Brewing / Totopia Brewery
- SHOHEI Zen IPA: The second collaboration with the fashion brand SHOHEI. A hazy beer featuring the fruitiness of domestic persimmons and a smooth mouthfeel.
- Disk Echo: Teenage Brewing's first imperial stout at 11% ABV. A full-bodied flavor reminiscent of cacao and bitter chocolate is joined by coffee-derived nuances.
- Boxphobia: A West Coast DIPA made with 2025-harvest hops. Citrus and pine fruit character, dank notes, and firm bitterness form the core.
- Duskphobia: A lower-alcohol-leaning pour using the New Zealand hop NZH106. Orange and apricot aromas are layered with resinous, dank nuances.
If you're looking for guest beers in Hamamatsu, the appeal is being able to compare these distinct styles all at once. Since the lineup at the shop may change, it's probably best to check early if there's a style you especially want.
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Hop BroToday, the guest-beer festival at Mercato Mabuchi on Daiichi-dori in Hamamatsu is heating up. West Coast Brewing, Teenage Brewing, and Totopia Brewery have eight beers lined up, making it a perfect set for weekend tasting side by side.
MugiWait, eight styles all at once!? If I saw that, indecisive me would freeze right in front of the menu.
Hop BroAnd the lineup is seriously strong. From IPA to cider, there's a wide range, and WCB's Starwatcher, Full Hop Alchemist v29, Time Slip, and Apples Apples immediately stand out.
MugiStarwatcher already sounds intense! But what does flagship IPA mean? Is it a beer that runs around waving a flag?
Hop BroNo flag-waving, just the brand's signature beer. Starwatcher uses Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe, and it's a classic IPA with orange notes layered with grape, melon, and pine-like aromas. Full Hop Alchemist is a hop-loaded hazy beer, and Time Slip is a fresh, Vera-led release.
MugiWhat is that, a fruit shop or something? And Apples Apples is a hard cider made with Fuji, Tsugaru, and Granny Smith, right? That's dangerous for an apple lover.
Hop BroExactly. The nice thing is that the apple sweetness and tartness come through clearly. On top of that, Teenage's SHOHEI Zen IPA has an interesting persimmon fruit character, and Disk Echo is an 11% ABV imperial stout with cacao, bitter chocolate, and even coffee-like nuances.
MugiWait, 11% ABV!? Drink that and I'd probably turn into a late-night philosopher... and Totopia's Boxphobia and Duskphobia sound a little scary just from the names!
Hop BroBoxphobia is a West Coast DIPA made with 2025-harvest hops, with citrus, pine, dank character, and a solid bitterness at its core. Duskphobia uses NZH106 and leans lower in alcohol; orange and apricot notes are layered with a resinous aroma, so it's light but not to be underestimated.
MugiWow, it's like a treasure chest of tastings. If we start with IPA, move to hazy next, and finish with stout, we'll probably be insanely happy.
